Growing Pains
Series Overview
Fatherhood has taken on a whole new meaning for Jason Seaver, who has assumed the chores of cooking, cleaning and minding the kids so that his wife, Maggie, can pursue a career in journalism after spending 15 years as a housewife.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
7 Seasons • 166 Episodes
30 min per episode
1985 – 1992
Premiered: Tue, Sep 24, 1985
Latest Aired Episode
Season 7, Episode 23: “The Last Picture Show”
Maggie is offered a plum job in Washington, D.C. The Seavers move to Washington, D.C., but share a final meal and memories in the empty house.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Growing Pains Season 3 (Theme Song)
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2015-03-12
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neal Marlens
Steve Dorff
Arnold Margolin, Steve Marshall, Neal Marlens
Department Leadership Roster
Arnold Margolin
Producer
Steve Marshall
Producer
Neal Marlens
Producer
Steve Dorff
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-G: General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
General — Suitable for all ages.
General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Growing Pains
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What is Growing Pains about?
Fatherhood has taken on a whole new meaning for Jason Seaver, who has assumed the chores of cooking, cleaning and minding the kids so that his wife, Maggie, can pursue a career in journalism after spending 15 years as a housewife.
How many seasons does Growing Pains have?
Growing Pains comprises 7 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Growing Pains?
Key cast members in Growing Pains include Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns, Kirk Cameron, Tracey Gold, Jeremy Miller.
Who created or directed Growing Pains?
Growing Pains was developed and directed by Neal Marlens.